Valdosta High School - Sandspur Yearbook (Valdosta, GA)

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Everyday Glimpses of Dosta Depicting a typical day—with its responsibilities, smiles, noises, and worries—random scenes tell the story of school days better than words. In four short years of learning, the sci- ence wing, the auditorium, and the band building become more than school. This setting forms a back- ground for a way of life. 14

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Trademark of Administrators—Friendship Combined With Authority Authoritative, permissive, and laissex-faire designate different forms of discipline. At Valdosta High School administrators combine the best features of all three philosophies to maintain authority while retaining the friendship of students. Miss Marguerite Ford, guidance counselor, assists Mr. Howard Bridges, principal, in directing impres- sionable young people. Besides aiding students in plan- ning for their careers, Miss Ford personally super- vises girls’ activities and acts as sponsor for the cheer- leaders. As principal, Mr. Bridges’ job is neverending. Even at home this mentor spends hours looking over grades and reading reports on school improvement. Although his position requires much paperwork, Mr. Bridges is often seen walking through the halls and talking to students and teachers. Acting, as city school superintendent, Mr. W. G. Nunn coordinates the curriculum and activities of all Valdosta schools. He acts as overseer for the smooth running of the school system. Without its library, VHS would not be accredited. Mrs. Bryan Mathis supervises this school facility. These administrators carry out their jobs with the help of three secretaries. Mrs. S. J. Glassman works for Miss Ford, while Mr. Bridges often calls on Mrs. W. W. Leonard and Mrs. W. D. Burgsteiner to handle various aspects of school business. Mrs. Burgsteiner talks with newcomers, Mrs. Leonard and Mrs. Glassman, before the busy routine of the secretaries' school day begins. MRS. S. J. GLASSMAN 13

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